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130: Joe Baker on An Innovative Approach to Abortionhttp://societyandthestate.com/130-joe-baker-on-an-innovative-approach-to-abortion/
Sun, 23 Dec 2018 03:31:43 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1238http://societyandthestate.com/130-joe-baker-on-an-innovative-approach-to-abortion/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/130-joe-baker-on-an-innovative-approach-to-abortion/feed/0Few things are as controversial as the topic of abortion. One-size-fits-all approaches only tend to reinforce the controversy by causing their proponents to dig in ideologically. In today’s episode, Connor visits with Joe Baker from Save the Storks. Joe’s work is proving to be a creative way to tackle the issue with a eye towards furthering the protection of innocent lives. Bridge-builders are few and far between on this subject, so listen as Joe explains how it’s done. Links mentioned: 8 Out Of 10 Women Change Their Mind on Abortion After Visiting a Stork Bus. Why So Many? Save the […] Few things are as controversial as the topic of abortion. One-size-fits-all approaches only tend to reinforce the controversy by causing their proponents to dig in ideologically. In today’s episode, Connor visits with Joe Baker from Save the Storks. Joe’s work is proving to be a creative way to tackle the issue with a eye towards furthering the protection of innocent lives. Bridge-builders are few and far between on this subject, so listen as Joe explains how it’s done.

]]>Few things are as controversial as the topic of abortion. One-size-fits-all approaches only tend to reinforce the controversy by causing their proponents to dig in ideologically. In today’s episode, Connor visits with Joe Baker from Save the Storks.Few things are as controversial as the topic of abortion. One-size-fits-all approaches only tend to reinforce the controversy by causing their proponents to dig in ideologically. In today’s episode, Connor visits with Joe Baker from Save the Storks. Joe’s work is proving to be a creative way to tackle the issue with a eye towards furthering the protection of innocent lives. Bridge-builders are few and far between on this subject, so listen as Joe explains how it’s done. Links mentioned: 8 Out Of 10 Women Change Their Mind on Abortion After Visiting a Stork Bus. Why So Many? Save the […]Society and the State17:45129: What About That Immigrant Caravan?http://societyandthestate.com/129-what-about-that-immigrant-caravan/
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:48:52 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1236http://societyandthestate.com/129-what-about-that-immigrant-caravan/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/129-what-about-that-immigrant-caravan/feed/0When the news first hit about a caravan of refugees making their way towards the U.S. border to seek asylum, it didn’t take long to become a political football. Are they simply “dreamers” looking for a better life far away from the crime and corruption of their homelands? Or are they an existential threat to America coming here to overthrow us by signing up for welfare benefits and by voting Democratic? Somewhere amidst all the anger, fear and virtue signaling, there must be a more dispassionate way to respond to the situation. In this episode we set out to find […]When the news first hit about a caravan of refugees making their way towards the U.S. border to seek asylum, it didn’t take long to become a political football. Are they simply “dreamers” looking for a better life far away from the crime and corruption of their homelands? Or are they an existential threat to America coming here to overthrow us by signing up for welfare benefits and by voting Democratic? Somewhere amidst all the anger, fear and virtue signaling, there must be a more dispassionate way to respond to the situation. In this episode we set out to find that common ground, if it exists.

]]>When the news first hit about a caravan of refugees making their way towards the U.S. border to seek asylum, it didn’t take long to become a political football. Are they simply “dreamers” looking for a better life far away from the crime and corruption...When the news first hit about a caravan of refugees making their way towards the U.S. border to seek asylum, it didn’t take long to become a political football. Are they simply “dreamers” looking for a better life far away from the crime and corruption of their homelands? Or are they an existential threat to America coming here to overthrow us by signing up for welfare benefits and by voting Democratic? Somewhere amidst all the anger, fear and virtue signaling, there must be a more dispassionate way to respond to the situation. In this episode we set out to find […]Society and the State19:07128: The Formula to Change Hearts and Mindshttp://societyandthestate.com/128-the-formula-to-change-hearts-and-minds/
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 02:50:37 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1234http://societyandthestate.com/128-the-formula-to-change-hearts-and-minds/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/128-the-formula-to-change-hearts-and-minds/feed/0When it comes to shaping public policy, especially on hot button issues, it can be tricky to build consensus. Especially at the grassroots level, emotional and passionate dialogue can quickly become angry shouting back and forth. Make no mistake, anger alone isn’t sufficient to decisively shift public opinion and change minds. In this episode, Connor explains the critical lessons he’s learned in how to persuade and build consensus between highly polarized opponents. Links mentioned: How to Change Minds: Lessons from the Prop 2 and Kavanaugh Controversies by Bryan Hyde News Improvements in the Medical Cannabis compromise Libertas InstituteWhen it comes to shaping public policy, especially on hot button issues, it can be tricky to build consensus. Especially at the grassroots level, emotional and passionate dialogue can quickly become angry shouting back and forth. Make no mistake, anger alone isn’t sufficient to decisively shift public opinion and change minds. In this episode, Connor explains the critical lessons he’s learned in how to persuade and build consensus between highly polarized opponents.

]]>When it comes to shaping public policy, especially on hot button issues, it can be tricky to build consensus. Especially at the grassroots level, emotional and passionate dialogue can quickly become angry shouting back and forth. Make no mistake,When it comes to shaping public policy, especially on hot button issues, it can be tricky to build consensus. Especially at the grassroots level, emotional and passionate dialogue can quickly become angry shouting back and forth. Make no mistake, anger alone isn’t sufficient to decisively shift public opinion and change minds. In this episode, Connor explains the critical lessons he’s learned in how to persuade and build consensus between highly polarized opponents. Links mentioned: How to Change Minds: Lessons from the Prop 2 and Kavanaugh Controversies by Bryan Hyde News Improvements in the Medical Cannabis compromise Libertas InstituteSociety and the State20:08127: Thanksgiving is about avoiding socialismhttp://societyandthestate.com/127-thanksgiving-is-about-avoiding-socialism/
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:08:51 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1222http://societyandthestate.com/127-thanksgiving-is-about-avoiding-socialism/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/127-thanksgiving-is-about-avoiding-socialism/feed/0The recent Thanksgiving holiday meant different things to different people. Some people celebrate it as a day of gratitude for abundance, others, as a day of sadness and oppression. One thing’s for certain, the simplified version we were taught as children only tells a fraction of the story of those who settled the New World. We revisit some of the popular myths and discuss the most valuable lessons learned from the way the pilgrims experience began. Links mentioned: Forget the tall tales, this is why the pilgrims were thankful The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by Connor BoyackThe recent Thanksgiving holiday meant different things to different people. Some people celebrate it as a day of gratitude for abundance, others, as a day of sadness and oppression. One thing’s for certain, the simplified version we were taught as children only tells a fraction of the story of those who settled the New World. We revisit some of the popular myths and discuss the most valuable lessons learned from the way the pilgrims experience began.

The recent Thanksgiving holiday meant different things to different people. Some people celebrate it as a day of gratitude for abundance, others, as a day of sadness and oppression. One thing’s for certain,The recent Thanksgiving holiday meant different things to different people. Some people celebrate it as a day of gratitude for abundance, others, as a day of sadness and oppression. One thing’s for certain, the simplified version we were taught as children only tells a fraction of the story of those who settled the New World. We revisit some of the popular myths and discuss the most valuable lessons learned from the way the pilgrims experience began. Links mentioned: Forget the tall tales, this is why the pilgrims were thankful The Forgotten Story of Thanksgiving by Connor BoyackSociety and the State19:55126: Ben Taylor on What a World with AI Might Look Likehttp://societyandthestate.com/126-ben-taylor-on-what-a-world-with-ai-might-look-like/
Thu, 22 Nov 2018 15:32:22 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1215http://societyandthestate.com/126-ben-taylor-on-what-a-world-with-ai-might-look-like/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/126-ben-taylor-on-what-a-world-with-ai-might-look-like/feed/0Of all the technological advances going on around us, none have so much potential to change our world as the science of artificial intelligence (AI). Some see AI as a potential danger, e.g. “The Rise of the Machines”, while others see it as the next giant leap forward for mankind. Ben Taylor is the co-founder and Chief Data Officer of ZIFF, the world’s only unstructured database powered by AI. He joins us to discuss the implications of what a world with AI might be like. About the Guest Ben Taylor is a cofounder at ZIFF.ai, delivering automated deep […]Of all the technological advances going on around us, none have so much potential to change our world as the science of artificial intelligence (AI). Some see AI as a potential danger, e.g. “The Rise of the Machines”, while others see it as the next giant leap forward for mankind. Ben Taylor is the co-founder and Chief Data Officer of ZIFF, the world’s only unstructured database powered by AI. He joins us to discuss the implications of what a world with AI might be like.

Ben Taylor is a cofounder at ZIFF.ai, delivering automated deep learning into production. Ben has over 14 years of machine learning experience and is known for pushing the boundaries for what is possible with deep learning. Previously, he worked in the semiconductor industry for Intel and Micron in photolithography, process control, and yield prediction. Ben left finance and semiconductor to work for Sequoia-backed startup HireVue, where he led the company’s machine learning efforts around digital interview prediction and adverse impact mitigation.

]]>Of all the technological advances going on around us, none have so much potential to change our world as the science of artificial intelligence (AI). Some see AI as a potential danger, e.g. “The Rise of the Machines”,Of all the technological advances going on around us, none have so much potential to change our world as the science of artificial intelligence (AI). Some see AI as a potential danger, e.g. “The Rise of the Machines”, while others see it as the next giant leap forward for mankind. Ben Taylor is the co-founder and Chief Data Officer of ZIFF, the world’s only unstructured database powered by AI. He joins us to discuss the implications of what a world with AI might be like. About the Guest Ben Taylor is a cofounder at ZIFF.ai, delivering automated deep […]Society and the State29:03125: Lessons Learned from John Taylor Gattohttp://societyandthestate.com/125-lessons-learned-from-john-taylor-gatto/
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 01:56:22 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1210http://societyandthestate.com/125-lessons-learned-from-john-taylor-gatto/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/125-lessons-learned-from-john-taylor-gatto/feed/0One of the most influential voices on education fell silent recently when John Taylor Gatto passed away. For many of us who have homeschooled or sought alternatives to public schooling, Gatto was the catalyst that caused us to begin questioning compulsory education. As a highly respected and award-winning former public school teacher, John Taylor Gatto spoke with clarity on the system in which he once taught. If you don’t know his story, it’s worth learning. Links mentioned: John Taylor Gatto’s website Valedictorian Speaks Out Against SchoolingOne of the most influential voices on education fell silent recently when John Taylor Gatto passed away. For many of us who have homeschooled or sought alternatives to public schooling, Gatto was the catalyst that caused us to begin questioning compulsory education. As a highly respected and award-winning former public school teacher, John Taylor Gatto spoke with clarity on the system in which he once taught. If you don’t know his story, it’s worth learning.

One of the most influential voices on education fell silent recently when John Taylor Gatto passed away. For many of us who have homeschooled or sought alternatives to public schooling, Gatto was the catalyst that caused us to begin questioning compuls...One of the most influential voices on education fell silent recently when John Taylor Gatto passed away. For many of us who have homeschooled or sought alternatives to public schooling, Gatto was the catalyst that caused us to begin questioning compulsory education. As a highly respected and award-winning former public school teacher, John Taylor Gatto spoke with clarity on the system in which he once taught. If you don’t know his story, it’s worth learning. Links mentioned: John Taylor Gatto’s website Valedictorian Speaks Out Against SchoolingSociety and the State21:46124: Paige Figi on the Little Girl Who Changed the Medicinal Cannabis Debatehttp://societyandthestate.com/124-paige-figi-on-the-little-girl-who-changed-the-medicinal-cannabis-debate/
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 03:46:05 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1203http://societyandthestate.com/124-paige-figi-on-the-little-girl-who-changed-the-medicinal-cannabis-debate/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/124-paige-figi-on-the-little-girl-who-changed-the-medicinal-cannabis-debate/feed/0Nothing helps to shift public perception on an issue like putting a human face and story to how the issue affects common people. Paige Figi is the mother of Charlotte, a young girl who suffered from a severe form of epilepsy. Charlotte is one of thousands of patients who have found authentic relief in medicinal cannabis products. Paige joins us to discuss how her little girl’s illness prompted an exhaustive effort to gain access to a powerful naturally occurring plant that makes a world of difference in Charlotte’s life. About the Guest Paige Figi – a mother of […]Nothing helps to shift public perception on an issue like putting a human face and story to how the issue affects common people. Paige Figi is the mother of Charlotte, a young girl who suffered from a severe form of epilepsy. Charlotte is one of thousands of patients who have found authentic relief in medicinal cannabis products. Paige joins us to discuss how her little girl’s illness prompted an exhaustive effort to gain access to a powerful naturally occurring plant that makes a world of difference in Charlotte’s life.

Paige Figi – a mother of three of Colorado – was desperate to find a treatment that would help her then 5-year-old Charlotte live a better life. For years Paige tried numerous medications and treatments to reduce Charlotte’s seizures, some that lasted hours and required life support.Through Paige’s journey of finding a successful therapy for her daughter’s seizures, she has convened a chorus of voices of more than 15,000 families. Mrs. Figi and her journey of helping Charlotte has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN with a special hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and most recently in Dateline NBC.

]]>Nothing helps to shift public perception on an issue like putting a human face and story to how the issue affects common people. Paige Figi is the mother of Charlotte, a young girl who suffered from a severe form of epilepsy.Nothing helps to shift public perception on an issue like putting a human face and story to how the issue affects common people. Paige Figi is the mother of Charlotte, a young girl who suffered from a severe form of epilepsy. Charlotte is one of thousands of patients who have found authentic relief in medicinal cannabis products. Paige joins us to discuss how her little girl’s illness prompted an exhaustive effort to gain access to a powerful naturally occurring plant that makes a world of difference in Charlotte’s life. About the Guest Paige Figi – a mother of […]Society and the State27:54123: Another Election Has Passed…So What?http://societyandthestate.com/123-another-election-has-passed-so-what/
Sat, 10 Nov 2018 04:24:35 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1198http://societyandthestate.com/123-another-election-has-passed-so-what/#commentshttp://societyandthestate.com/123-another-election-has-passed-so-what/feed/1Another midterm election cycle has played out with its attendant pageantry and fanfare. For all the attention it garnered, we’re still left asking the question: Has anything actually changed? Have the “I Voted” stickers become the new participation trophy for modern Americans? Citizenship requires that we be engaged in our governance but we’re still left wondering if all the focus on the act of voting is as essential as we make it out to be. Join us as we examine some of the things good citizens should be doing outside of the election cycle. Links mentioned: This Isn’t the […]Another midterm election cycle has played out with its attendant pageantry and fanfare. For all the attention it garnered, we’re still left asking the question: Has anything actually changed? Have the “I Voted” stickers become the new participation trophy for modern Americans? Citizenship requires that we be engaged in our governance but we’re still left wondering if all the focus on the act of voting is as essential as we make it out to be. Join us as we examine some of the things good citizens should be doing outside of the election cycle.

Another midterm election cycle has played out with its attendant pageantry and fanfare. For all the attention it garnered, we’re still left asking the question: Has anything actually changed? Have the “I Voted” stickers become the new participation tro...Another midterm election cycle has played out with its attendant pageantry and fanfare. For all the attention it garnered, we’re still left asking the question: Has anything actually changed? Have the “I Voted” stickers become the new participation trophy for modern Americans? Citizenship requires that we be engaged in our governance but we’re still left wondering if all the focus on the act of voting is as essential as we make it out to be. Join us as we examine some of the things good citizens should be doing outside of the election cycle. Links mentioned: This Isn’t the […]Society and the State16:40122: Pagona Stratoudakis on Managing the Propaganda on Your Radiohttp://societyandthestate.com/122-pagona-stratoudakis-on-managing-the-propaganda-on-your-radio/
Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:00:54 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1193http://societyandthestate.com/122-pagona-stratoudakis-on-managing-the-propaganda-on-your-radio/#respondhttp://societyandthestate.com/122-pagona-stratoudakis-on-managing-the-propaganda-on-your-radio/feed/0Most of us have heard the public service announcements on our radios from the Ad Council. The crash test dummies Vince and Larry are a good example of this. Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many of those PSAs have a very pronounced big government slant? It’s because they are being financed by the federal government. Pagona Stratoudakis from the American Media Council joins us to discuss how our tax dollars are used to propagandize us. She also shares how her organization is helping to bring a message of freedom to the airwaves. About the Guest Pagona […]Most of us have heard the public service announcements on our radios from the Ad Council. The crash test dummies Vince and Larry are a good example of this. Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many of those PSAs have a very pronounced big government slant? It’s because they are being financed by the federal government. Pagona Stratoudakis from the American Media Council joins us to discuss how our tax dollars are used to propagandize us. She also shares how her organization is helping to bring a message of freedom to the airwaves.

Pagona Stratoudakis is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of the American Media Council. Dedicated to increasing personal freedom for everyone, she co-founded American Media Council to break through media siloes and share the principles of a free society with a diverse audience. Before joining AMC, Pagona was the Executive Director for Ladies of Liberty Alliance and spent over a decade at the Pacific Legal Foundation as Sr. Paralegal of Constitutional Law and director of numerous outreach and educational programs which focused on economic liberty, private property rights, and freedom of speech and expression.

]]>Most of us have heard the public service announcements on our radios from the Ad Council. The crash test dummies Vince and Larry are a good example of this. Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many of those PSAs have a very pronounced big government...Most of us have heard the public service announcements on our radios from the Ad Council. The crash test dummies Vince and Larry are a good example of this. Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many of those PSAs have a very pronounced big government slant? It’s because they are being financed by the federal government. Pagona Stratoudakis from the American Media Council joins us to discuss how our tax dollars are used to propagandize us. She also shares how her organization is helping to bring a message of freedom to the airwaves. About the Guest Pagona […]Society and the State15:57121: Is It Time to End Daylight Savings?http://societyandthestate.com/121-is-it-time-to-end-daylight-savings/
Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:09:20 +0000http://societyandthestate.com/?p=1190http://societyandthestate.com/121-is-it-time-to-end-daylight-savings/#commentshttp://societyandthestate.com/121-is-it-time-to-end-daylight-savings/feed/1For some folks, the semi-annual ritual of setting the clock forward an hour in Spring or back an hour in Fall is no big deal. For the rest of us, it’s an unnecessary disruption of our sleep cycles and something that can have repercussions for days or weeks afterwards. Daylight savings is the result a legislative decree rather than an act of nature. Is it time to rescind this policy and to just let nature take its course? Links mentioned: Will Europe ditch daylight saving time? by CBS News Spring Forward at Your Own Risk: Daylight Saving Time and […]For some folks, the semi-annual ritual of setting the clock forward an hour in Spring or back an hour in Fall is no big deal. For the rest of us, it’s an unnecessary disruption of our sleep cycles and something that can have repercussions for days or weeks afterwards. Daylight savings is the result a legislative decree rather than an act of nature. Is it time to rescind this policy and to just let nature take its course?

For some folks, the semi-annual ritual of setting the clock forward an hour in Spring or back an hour in Fall is no big deal. For the rest of us, it’s an unnecessary disruption of our sleep cycles and something that can have repercussions for days or w...For some folks, the semi-annual ritual of setting the clock forward an hour in Spring or back an hour in Fall is no big deal. For the rest of us, it’s an unnecessary disruption of our sleep cycles and something that can have repercussions for days or weeks afterwards. Daylight savings is the result a legislative decree rather than an act of nature. Is it time to rescind this policy and to just let nature take its course? Links mentioned: Will Europe ditch daylight saving time? by CBS News Spring Forward at Your Own Risk: Daylight Saving Time and […]Society and the State15:04